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/nˈoʊtəs/ /nˈoʊtɪs/ Listen

noun

Notice n.

1.

The act of noting, remarking, or observing; observation by the senses or intellect; cognizance; note. "How ready is envy to mingle with the notices we take of other persons!"

2.

Intelligence, by whatever means communicated; knowledge given or received; means of knowledge; express notification; announcement; warning. "I... have given him notice that the Duke of Cornwall and Regan his duchess will be here."

3.

An announcement, often accompanied by comments or remarks; as, book notices; theatrical notices.

4.

A writing communicating information or warning.

5.

Attention; respectful treatment; civility.

To take notice of, to perceive especially; to observe or treat with particular attention.

Synonyms: Attention; regard; remark; note; heed; consideration; respect; civility; intelligence; advice; news.

verb

Notice v. t. (past & past part. noticed; pres. part. noticing)

1.

To observe; to see; to mark; to take note of; to heed; to pay attention to.

2.

To show that one has observed; to take public note of; remark upon; to make comments on; to refer to; as, to notice a book. "This plant deserves to be noticed in this place." "Another circumstance was noticed in connection with the suggestion last discussed."

3.

To treat with attention and civility; as, to notice strangers.

Synonyms: To remark; observe; perceive; see; mark; note; mind; regard; heed; mention. See Remark.

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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